Finance Business Partner

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national retail and e-commerce business is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Manchester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving performance across operations and commercial functions within a rapidly growing environment. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

10%+ bonus

Excellent benefits

Supportive team culture

Clear progression routes

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or fast-paced sectors.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and cost control with operational teams.
• Support digital initiatives through data-driven insights.
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting support.

Skills

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Excel

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Finance Business Partner Manchester (City Centre – Hybrid Working, 2 days remote) 70,000 – 80,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits Multi–Site Retail and e–commerce

We're partnering with a business that will be one of the biggest success stories for the north west in the next few years. This is an opportunity to get in at just the right time to take your career to the next level.

A commercially focused Finance Business Partner opportunity has arisen with a large high–growth, national retail and e–commerce business headquartered in Manchester. This organisation plays a vital role in the UK market, operating across a large multi–site footprint and seeing significant growth in its digital and e–commerce channels.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast–paced, evolving environment and wants to make a visible impact across operations, commercial functions, and senior leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive performance, cost control, and strategic decision–making
• Support digital and e–commerce initiatives through data–driven insight and performance tracking
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting, and planning support
• Provide analysis on margin, pricing, and regional trends
• Lead on business cases for investment, new initiatives, and digital transformation
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to enhance reporting and financial visibility across the group

What we're looking for:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong business partnering experience
• Background in retail, e–commercer, FMCG, or similar fast–paced sectors
• Experience supporting e–commerce or digital revenue streams is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded, analytically strong, and passionate about driving performance
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

What's on offer:

• 70,000 – 80,000 plus 10%+ bonus, excellent benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the Manchester office)
• A supportive team culture with clear progression routes
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth of digital and omnichannel sales
• Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics

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